Jinan County Chief Jeon Choon-sung “Never Been Investigated by Police”

He responded that not even a written inquiry had been conducted regarding the three accusations.

County Chief Jeon Choon-sung replied that he did not know about the relationship with the individual or the fact that Jung Yong-hee was assigned as the investigation team leader. In response, the presenters pointed out that it was impossible for the county chief not to know facts that even the chief of staff knew, raising suspicions of a shoddy investigation.

Reporter Kang Jin-gu confirmed with County Chief Jeon Choon-sung whether he was aware of the operation of a pro-county chief group chat during the election. He also inquired about the circumstances under which public sector workers declared their support. County Chief Jeon Choon-sung consistently replied that he was unaware of these specific allegations or that they were unrelated to him.

Reporter Kang Jin-gu inquired about the fact that gift certificates issued before the election were fully depleted within a week. This situation raised suspicions that cash was distributed to induce support. County Chief Jeon Choon-sung either evaded answering or maintained that he was unaware of the related controversy.

Furthermore, the abnormal structure in which the biological brother of a county chief's closest associate is assigned as the head of the investigation team is being pointed out. Concerns are being raised that this situation could lead to the 'concealment' of the essence of the case, exacerbating local corruption.

A series of situations are occurring where cases reported to the prosecution are again transferred to local police stations. Reporter Kang Jin-gu stated that if the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act is implemented in the future, the police's 'covering for their own' will become even stronger. Consequently, there are voices suggesting that improving the local election climate will become even more difficult. Calls are being made for drastic measures for transparent police investigations.